Maxton suspension question

Would appreciate some feedback on the following. ....I have acquired an SV650 K6 track bike. The forks have Maxton springs and cartridges. I notice that the pre load adjusters are fully wound out ( no pre load ) . Does this sound correct and if so why....if not then where is my starting point. Thanks Richard.

[NedSVS]

I'd adjust the preload so you have about 20 - 25mm of static sag, ie the bike compresses the forks by 20 - 25mm under its own weight (no rider). You'll need someone to help you hold the bike upright to check this - putting it on any type of stand will affect the weight distribution. Take all the weight of the font by lifting it untill the forks are fully extended and measure from the dust seal to the bottom yolk, then let the weight of the bike compress the forks and measure again. A tape measure will do as you don't have to be mm perfect. My paperwork from Maxton says rebound damping should be 8 dots out from fully scewed in - are the stickers with the dots on still in place?

thanks for the input.....will check that and get back to you.... do you know if the Maxton manual/data is downloadable.

[NedSVS]

Originally Posted by Well Slow

thanks for the input.....will check that and get back to you.... do you know if the Maxton manual/data is downloadable.

Sorry, I didn't ignore your reply - I just didn't notice it had automatically gone in the Junk email untill I returned from my holiday! How are you getting on with the Maxton setup? I dont think you can download info from them, but they are very helpful if you contact them.

hi and thanks for asking..... the answer is not very good at all.......crashed the bike at the gooseneck Cadwell ( went in to hot and to avoid taking out another bike launched it down the grass hill into mansfield. )bike currently being rebuilt subject to finances.

Oops crash Dosnt sound to good , to add to the above about preload if you didn't get it sorted out, you should do front and rear at the same time or the bike won't be balanced , for a track bike öhlins recommends 15mm ish static sag(no rider just bike) front and 10-15mm rear with about 25-30mm front and Around 25-35 rear rider sag (rider on bike)

[NedSVS]

Originally Posted by Well Slow

hi and thanks for asking..... the answer is not very good at all.......crashed the bike at the gooseneck Cadwell ( went in to hot and to avoid taking out another bike launched it down the grass hill into mansfield. )bike currently being rebuilt subject to finances.

Sorry to hear this and hope you get it sorted soon. Were you racing or was it a track day? Barwel's comments on sag may be appropriate, but at the end of the day the final setup is rider choice and what works for you.

Originally Posted by NedSVS

Barwel's comments on sag may be appropriate, but at the end of the day the final setup is rider choice and what works for you.

+1 it also differs per Track